8 Can't-Miss Back-to-School Tech Deals

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One thing that's always true about back to school: You won't get through it without spending some dough. That's why we've pulled together these student-only discounts you should pounce on now.

1. Apple
Right now you can save up to $200 on a new Mac computer (Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, or iMac), and you'll get a $100 app store gift card with your purchase. There are no discounts on the iPhone, but buy one and you'll receive a $50 app store gift card. Apple's education pricing applies to entering and returning college students, parents buying for a college student, and faculty members from any grade level. Just go to the Apple for Education online store and enter the name of the school (and be prepared to fax proof of enrollment before your product ships). If you choose to shop in-store, bring along a college ID or proof of enrollment.

2. HP
Once students set up an HP Academy account, they're entitled to discounts of up to 20%. Benefits are extended to K-12 students, college students, parents of students, and education faculty, and HP can request proof of eligibility.

3. Dell
High school and college students (and parents shopping for them) can get deep discounts on Dell computers. Along with select models over $699, you'll receive a free tablet. You will be prompted to enter the name of your school before shopping.

4. Sony
If you're a college student or faculty member, you're eligible to shop Sony's education online store and save up to 10%. Enter in the name of your school to create an account in order to qualify.

5. Microsoft
Students get a 10%-off promo code when they enter their .edu email address in Microsoft's online student store. The discount is good on Surface products, software, and accessories, as well as on PCs and Microsoft Office.

6. Adobe
At the Adobe education store, students and faculty can save up to a whopping 60% on Adobe products including the Adobe Creative Cloud. Just be prepared to email a valid academic identification in order to qualify.

7. Best Buy
Savings at this tech superstore include $100 on all Macbooks or iMacs as well as on other electronics like headphones, TVs, printers, and more. In order to receive the discounts, students enter their .edu email address to receive special coupons.

8. Amazon
Amazon is offering a free six-month subscription to Amazon Prime for students. With Prime, they'll get free 2-day shipping and exclusive student discounts. If after six months they become a paying Amazon Prime member (at 50% off the regular price) they'll receive unlimited instant video streaming. Sign up using a valid .edu email.

Rachel Rothman is the Technical Director at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute.